K-12 Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Growth

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,278 - 28,309; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERA retirement

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins is seeking part-time classroom assistants to support teachers and reinforce learning in various group sizes. The role involves material prep, testing, attendance, and data entry, with opportunities to participate in school events and professional development.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. A criminal background check is required for hire; experience with students in a school setting is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups.
• Implement and support the teacher's instruction plan.
• Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student achievement.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
• Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Instructional support

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year related experience

Criminal background check

Job description

### **Please Note:** This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 22, 2026. Connecting Coloado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: [https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5813358](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5813358){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

**Information specific to this position: PSD is hosting a Paraprofessional Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 8:00 am -- 1:00 pm, where registered applicants will be able to connect with hiring teams from participating schools and departments and take part in interviews on the spot.** [**Please sign up for this hiring event on Indeed**](https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/7055e51f-04c4-40ce-97a1-a73f8c33baf0?_gl=1*rd3644*_gcl_au*OTIwNjAxMzgwLjE3NzczOTY1Nzg.*_ga*MTQ1NTAyODc5Mi4xNzY5MDI2MzM1*_ga_5KTMMETCF4*czE3ODMxMTA4ODQkbzEyNyRnMSR0MTc4MzExMzM3NyRqNTkkbDAkaDA.*_fplc*TkZ1N2dMeVdzRjl2bmRDJTJCdHMwMkpybzlYNHpZaVNxWloyOWpLSnZrJTJCYTVreUx5Z3B2VWNyWjdrQkJKSFlTNzBGJTJCMFJlJTJGOEJ5T3hGOERQZDRPQkVUSSUyQnFwd2FaOEYlMkZ1VFJPdlV5bWtRM0tFaGozS3lnMFFOYkk1YUJUVW1BJTNEJTNE#_gl=1*qr0ti6*_gcl_au*OTIwNjAxMzgwLjE3NzczOTY1Nzg.){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} **and submit your application here to be considered.**

**Multiple positions at various locations available. Positions will range between 3 and 8 hours per day.**

• Pay Range: $18.35-$20.55/hour (min -- 12% above min), based on qualifications and experience***
  
  

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**Work calendar days: 185**

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**Duration of position: Ongoing**

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**Benefits for positions with at least 5.60 hours per day: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.**

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**Benefits for positions with less than 5.60 hours per day: PERA retirement, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.**

**SUMMARY: **

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and/or reinforcing learning skills in oneon-one, small, and/or large student groups. Assist with preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement, and/or monitoring students.

**JOB TASKS: **

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Implement and support the teacher's instruction plan.
• Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student achievement.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
• Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: **

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to** [**[e-mail]**](mailto:[e-mail]){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}